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What founders and revenue leaders said after working with us in Asia, through The Workshop, partner search and recruitment, pipeline creation and group programmes.

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Case studies

What changed for the companies and programmes we work with

What the work produced for agencies and clients, from a first workshop to a multi-million dollar territory.

Programmes with agencies
ProgrammeSingaporeThe Workshop

Singapore Economic Development Board (Singapore EDB)

One hour, a written plan, and a clearer route into Asia

Singapore EDB introduces international companies considering Singapore and the region to The Workshop. Each company gets an hour with our founder, free and supported by Singapore EDB, and a written analysis afterwards.

Companies from the United States, France, Belgium and China have used it to find out what is holding their growth in the region back, and what to do first.

“The Workshop by the Singapore Economic Development Board helped provide the insights that supported Coval Technologies in our expansion in APAC, and advice on using Singapore as a launchpad for the region.”Michael Ellsworth, CEO, Coval Technologies
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Group programmeKoreaThe Workshop

Korea Startup Center

Workshop programmes for Korean startups entering Southeast Asia

Korea Startup Center (KSC) helps Korean startups grow overseas. We have run structured Workshop programmes for the startups it backs, starting with a workshop on each company's own business.

From there we help each company localise its offer, test it with buyers in the region, and build its first customer pipeline, scoped to the cohort and the markets it is aiming for.

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Client engagements
Entering AsiaUnited StatesFractional sales

Kollective

From zero revenue in Asia Pacific to a self-sustaining territory

Kollective wanted a business in Asia Pacific without a large initial footprint. We gave it a clear focus on the partners and customers to go after first, then sold for it in the region.

The territory grew from nothing to a self-sustaining, multi-million dollar business.

“Asia Market Entry has helped scale our business in Asia, taking us from zero revenue in the region to a self-sustaining multi-million dollar territory over a relatively short period of time.”Mark Pinan, Managing Director, APAC, Kollective
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Expanding in AsiaUnited StatesIn-market sales

MasterControl

From a small base to a multi-million dollar business in Asia Pacific

MasterControl needed scale in Asia faster than it could build a team of its own. We acted as its presence in the region, supporting its partners, working its prospects and looking after its customers.

Its Asia Pacific business grew from a small base to a multi-million dollar one.

“Asia Market Entry provided us the immediate scale and connection we needed to dramatically grow into Asia. The team brought all the right skills to support our partners, prospects and customers.”Sara Bresee, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, MasterControl
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Expanding in AsiaNew ZealandPartner search and recruitment

Seequent

Three times the channel revenue in 18 months

Seequent sold in Asia Pacific through resellers and partners. We worked with those partners directly, at a business level and a personal one, and brought the enablement tactics that got them selling.

Within 18 months, its channel revenue in the region had tripled.

“Asia Market Entry demonstrated an exceptional ability to engage with our partners at both a business and personal level, using innovative partner enablement tactics that helped us triple our APAC channel revenue within 18 months.”Nick Fogarty, EVP Asia, Seequent
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Client stories

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New Zealand
Shower Canary
I was already leaning towards utilities when we met, but our discussion helped clarify the thinking. It was useful to step back and look at where Shower Canary could have the greatest impact and how best to reach that market.
Matthew Black
CEO and Founder
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USA
Commenda
Steve, Ahmed, and the Asia Market Entry team helped us with a Southeast Asia strategy whiteboarding exercise. They pushed us to be honest about our shortcomings and to find ways we might crack into a new geography. Within days they produced a comprehensive report with clear, actionable insights that led to a full plan to launch in Southeast Asia. I'd recommend it to anyone doing business in Southeast Asia from outside the region.
Logan Jackonis
Head of Services and Operations
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Singapore
AIDX
Asia Market Entry has been an invaluable partner for AIDX. As a startup building our presence in the region, their guidance helped us clearly understand how to structure and grow our marketing team. They also gave us comprehensive insights into the grants available in the market and walked us through the application process. Their expertise, responsiveness, and practical support have made a meaningful impact on our growth plans.
Gaven Guo
Sales Head
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Spain
Inverbis Analytics
We found the workshop's methodology to be a brilliant workflow design for running a very productive discovery meeting in such a short time. The discussion was very useful, and the insights we obtained really helped us to rework our own conclusions and priorities. We really look forward to working with the AME team in the future.
Gonzalo Martin
CEO
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India
AlertMend
The EDB workshop was incredibly valuable for us. The strategic guidance and tailored recommendations helped us clarify our Asia expansion approach, and the session facilitated by your team was insightful, practical, and highly actionable.
Dinesh Agrawal
Co-Founder
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Italy
Neticon
Asia Market Entry delivered exactly what I needed at this stage. The workshop helped me clarify our positioning for Singapore market, adjust our priorities, and identify concrete next moves instead of generic recommendations. The session was practical, direct, and tailored to the reality of my business. I walked away with a clearer and better understanding of how to structure my entry into the region.
Luca Salvi
CEO
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Japan
Adjuvant
This was my first time joining a workshop like this, and it allowed me to see our company's situation from a fresh and objective perspective. It was a very valuable experience for me.
Daisuke Aikawa
Sales Division
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Canada
Terra Bioindustries
AME's ability of depth and clear step-by-step approach with our workshop analysis and recommendations is impressively detailed. I particularly appreciated the integration of key questions to be answered and the table "Expected Outcomes, Performance Measures & ROI", as this helps efforts in business development by attaching a specific figure to why or where support is needed.
Daniel Silberstein
Product Manager
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Malaysia
Vidola Labs
During the workshop, Asia Market Entry provided profound insights that helped my team and me understand the intricacies of moving our business to Singapore. The session’s engaging Miro format and the team's enthusiasm for our vision were highly encouraging.
Vishnukanth Ladchumigandan
Founder
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UAE
Yango Tech
The session was sharp, practical, and collaborative - helped us define our GTM approach for Southeast Asia and align internally on where to focus. The structure made it easy to surface the right questions fast, and the follow-up was equally clear. Looking forward to continuing the collaboration.
Victor Butenko
Head of Partnerhips
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India
Pairee
The workshop was a real turning point for me. The clear structure and thoughtful questions helped me finally articulate my expansion vision and face challenges I’d been avoiding—like my own involvement in every sale and our low brand visibility in APAC. Their practical advice on building a founder-independent sales playbook and standing up a lean marketing setup felt immediately actionable.
Vipin Prasad
Head - Global Partnerships
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China
Dalian Daxin Group
The Workshop arranged by Singapore Economic Development Board offers business leaders free, personalized workshops on doing business in SEA. It helps us to have more professional advice and insights supporting us for the expansion in SEA. I really appreciate the work they have done and I am looking forward to more workshops with the Singapore EDB in the near future!
Tina E
International Marketing Director
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Singapore
SparkleHaze
The design thinking approach Asia Market Entry brought to the EDB Workshop process was both refreshing and effective. Their ability to quickly understand the core of our business and its unique challenges was genuinely impressive, enabling them to deliver clear, strategic recommendations, in a remarkably short time.
Sharan Bhinder
Chief Customer Officer
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Singapore
Enva Solutions
Asia Market Entry quickly understood the nuances of our business and asked the right questions to get to the heart of our challenges. Their tailored workshop and practical recommendations gave us clear, actionable next steps to support our expansion goals.
Sunny Tsun
Founder and Managing Director
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USA
Master Control
Asia market Entry provided us the immediate scale and connection we needed to dramatically grow into Asia. The team brought all the right skills to support our partners, prospects and customers
Sara Bresee
MD Asia
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USA
NOVA CERT
It has been a great experience working with Asia Market Entry. From the interactive and disruptive work shop to the analysis and valuable recommendations we received to start acting and positioning NOVA CERT in the SEA market.
Raul G. Mitre
PhD Executive Director
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Spain
Innitius
Steve and the Asia Market Entry team provided an insightful and thorough analysis of Innitius’ expansion challenges and opportunities in Southeast Asia. Their strategic recommendations on KOL engagement, pipeline building, and investor relations have given us a clear roadmap to accelerate our growth in this complex market. Highly professional and actionable guidance for any early-stage MedTech looking to scale internationally.
Ruben Molina
CEO
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New Zealand
Aspeq
Asia Market Entry’s workshop added significant value to Aspeq’s strategic initiatives in Asia. It delivered key insights into what resonates with regulators when sourcing for skills or competence assessment providers. These insights helped Aspeq sharpen how we communicate our integrity and the global recognition of our services.
Ramesh Ganesen
Relationships Manager
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UK
Fuel Ventures Asia
The EDB workshop was instrumental in clarifying key operational and strategic aspects for our company’s setup and expansion in Asia, including detailed insights into hiring practices and governmental strategies. It significantly bolstered our global expansion efforts, with Singapore serving as a vital hub. The support from EDB was crucial, providing us with strategic advantages and facilitating our access to broader Asian markets.
Qianru Zhang
Strategy Manager
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cohort
Singapore
Ace SG
Asia Market Entry was one of ACE.SG's partners for an immersion programme for a group of foreign startups. Steve's experience and expertise were particularly valuable in helping the startups to develop their go-to-market strategies for Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Patrick Lim
CEO
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UK
Macrovesta
The Workshop helped us refine our focus, identify key priorities, and address critical challenges like misbranding and partner model development. We left The Workshop with a solid roadmap and heightened confidence in our ability to penetrate this high-potential region. I wholeheartedly recommend Asia Market Entry to any company looking for tailored market entry strategies and practical advice.
Olly Jobling
Co-Founder & Managing Director
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partnering
New Zealand
Seequent
"Asia Market Entry demonstrated an exceptional ability to engage with our partners at both a business and personal level, using innovative partner enablement tactics that helped us triple our APAC channel revenue within 18 months... They have built businesses before and understand the realities and pressures of being able to execute in new global markets."
Nick Fogarty
EVP Asia
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USA
NewMark Risk
Asia Market Entry were a pleasure to work with, offering keen attention to detail and valuable expertise. Their process is streamlined and effective and will significantly help anyone. AME's experience and network greatly benefited our market entry into the region."
Nick Pezalono
Co-Founder
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Japan
SoftBank Corp.
I sincerely enjoyed the workshop experience including the follow-up analysis and their recommendations. The well-structured framework and the experienced facilitator, Steve, effectively addressed key and in-depth questions. This clarity helped us refine our strategy and prioritize critical areas, particularly for tackling challenges in the APAC region.
Motoyoshi Yamaho
Account Manager, Global Business Development Office
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All
UK
Endava
Asia Market Entry have been an essential for Endava to successfully kick off our presence in Singapore. Access to lead generation, strong relationships and operations have all been very helpful. The whole team are fantastic and welcomes us with open arms.
Mike Young
Head of APAC Sales
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Singapore
Coval Technologies
The Workshop by the Singapore Economic Development Board helped provide the insights that supported Coval Technologies in our expansion in APAC, and advice on using Singapore as a launchpad for the region.
Michael Ellsworth
CEO
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All
USA
Kollective
"Asia Market Entry helped us establish a clear partner and customer focus in the APAC region without a large initial footprint. Asia Market Entry has helped scale our business in Asia, taking us from zero revenue in the region to a self-sustaining multi-million dollar territory over a relatively short period of time.
Mark Pinan
Managing Director, APAC
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partnering
New Zealand
NZTE Customer
Asia Market Entry provide exceptional strategic insight and local market expertise. Their guidance is invaluable in shaping go-to-market thinking and a partner-led approach. Their capability in establishing scalable partnerships makes them a key enabler for any business considering entry and expansion into Asia, and globally
Michelle Ruddenklau
Strategy Consultant
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UK
LIVR
Asia Market Entry's workshop exceeded my expectations with its practical insights and interactive approach. The innovative use of Miro made complex market dynamics engaging and helped me develop a much deeper understanding of Singapore's business landscape.
Leo Kellgren-Parker
CEO
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New Zealand
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
We have loved working with Steve and the team at Asia Market Entry supporting our customers as they enter and grow in Singapore. It is their genuine curiosity and collaborative approach which enables them to quickly identify challenges and opportunities. Their workshops uncover non-google-able insights quickly and succinctly, with bespoke recommendations within 24 hours.
Maggie Christie
Trade Commissioner - Singapore
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Belgium
Bluecrux
The Workshop was instrumental in providing us with tailored insights and expert advice on our APAC expansion strategy. With Singapore serving as our strategic launchpad, the invaluable support from the Singapore EDB and its expert partners has been a trusty compass, steering us towards informed decisions and a robust growth trajectory across APAC.
Kylie Vermeiren
APAC Expansion Lead
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Mongolia
Clean Resource Development
Asia Market Entry's workshop on Singaporean market was a truly valuable experience - well-organised, insightful, and full of practical takeaways that have since helped shape our strategic direction back in Mongolia. It was not only practical and insightful, but also directly relevant to the challenges we face in Mongolia.
Khashorgil Gansukh
Chief Business Development Officer
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France
bee2link group
The Workshop by the Singapore Economic Development Board and Asia Market Entry was a game changer for our expansion in Southeast Asia. AME's insights provided us with the foundation to develop our strategy for entering the automotive retail market.
Jimmy Brumant
Chief Data Officer
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Australia
Boatingo
I found our sessions and discovery helpful in ascertaining where, who and how to execute a marketing plan and strategy for Singapore clients and vessel charter. Steve provided a concise and targeted strategy for further development of my Singapore business including local contact, enhanced inventory, awareness campaigns and more importantly using AI to target specific market segments and opportunities to grow the business.
Adam Yared
Managing Director
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Singapore
InMat-Tech
Working with Asia Market Entry was a genuinely positive experience. The Workshop was thoughtfully structured, with insights and analysis that directly addressed our business needs. The Workshop is accessible to micro and small companies too, which is incredibly valuable to companies like ours.
Isaac Lim
Managing Director
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Korea
Next&Bio
AME provides truly valuable consulting, especially for companies newly entering the Singapore market. After just 2 to 3 sessions, I was able to clearly understand our company’s strengths and weaknesses in the local context, along with strategic guidance on how to approach the Singapore market. What impressed me the most was the tailored, specific support they provided, something that truly sets them apart from other consultants.
Hankyul Cho
Head of Sales
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Singapore
Muuse
Steve from Asia Market Entry played a key role in helping us review and refine our strategic goals. He quickly absorbed a significant amount of information about our company and, using a clear and effective framework, guided us in narrowing our focus to the most critical issues.
Jonathan Tostevin
CEO
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New Zealand
PaySquad
"From the outset of the workshop, to the questions asked during, to the follow-up communication afterwards, I was incredibly impressed with Asia Market Entry's detailed approach and genuine interest in helping our company."
Cameron Richardson
Founder
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China
Runh Power
The workshop exceeded expectations. From the very first intro call, it was clear this wasn’t just another generic business seminar—it was a fast-paced, high-impact session tailored specifically to companies like ours working on ambitious growth in Southeast Asia. Steve and the team were incredibly thoughtful and helpful throughout.
Clara Han
Business Development Director
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Singapore
Greenpac
The one-hour strategic training session led by Steve was a masterclass in clarity, relevance, and actionable insights. Their team distilled complex market dynamics into tangible growth strategies tailored for our business landscape.
Chika Imakita
CEO
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Hong Kong
Jetway Global
AME’s efficiency and expertise were evident throughout our consultation. They quickly understood the challenges and opportunities that Jetway Global faces as we aim to expand our presence in Southeast Asia.
David Wu
Managing Partner
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Singapore
Cygnify
Steve and his team brought exceptional clarity to our Asia GTM strategy. Their deep expertise in partnering and GTM engineering gave us practical, executable tactics we could implement immediately. A highly impactful session
Adam Lamprey
Co-Founder
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lead gen
Netherlands
Piano
AME operates as a coordinated extension of our team. Rather than a single vendor, their consortium combines market research, regional GTM strategy, demand generation and targeted outreach into one motion. We gain deep APAC positioning, stronger digital and outbound execution, and local networks that improve visibility and early traction. Their workshop method clarifies our priority markets and next steps, strengthening our APAC and BFSI growth.
Bryan Hooley
SVP, APAC
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Switzerland
Vario System
Asia Market Entry conducted a very insightful and interactive workshop for Variosystems. Steve was very patient and professional during the workshop, listening to our current obstacles and strengths. What I personally enjoyed the most was that the workshop was that a professional summary of our call along with follow up activities was sent to us.
Brendan Chong
Business Development Manager
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Saudi Arabia
Isnaad
The workshop session and the subsequent recommendations report were incredibly insightful and have provided a clear strategic direction for Isnaad's expansion into the Southeast Asian market. The comprehensive analysis and tailored approach have been invaluable by identifying key opportunities and refine our go-to-market strategy.
Abdulrahmen AlOmar
CEO
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China
Large Chinese Manufacturer
Asia Market Entry provided us with deep insights into Southeast Asia’s market landscape and helped us clarify our expansion strategy. The structured discussions and expert guidance from Asia Market Entry were highly beneficial, and we truly appreciate their support."
Anonymous
International Sales Manager
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